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LR61 RFE

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,870 mi
Last recorded112,870 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton77,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR61 RFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 112,870 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 107,208 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 107,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2023 99,341 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 15 Sep 2022 94,064 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 85,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 79,707 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 74,127 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 74,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 66,365 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 66,365 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 55,568 miles

All four tyres approx 3mm of wear left.

Pass 9 Sep 2016 46,182 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear ridge (3.5.1i)

engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Sep 2016 46,182 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear ridge (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Sep 2015 37,531 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

slight wear ridge front brake discs

Pass 1 Sep 2014 26,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear ridge all brake discs

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Phaeton?

Based on 29,406 MOT tests across 2,246 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
7,146
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,246
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 641
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 514
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 316
Headlamp aim too high 207
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 207
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LR61 RFE is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 77,350 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Phaeton fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 641 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR61 RFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Phaeton typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 15 years old, this Volkswagen Phaeton is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR61 RFE registered?

LR61 RFE is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 22 September 2011.

Is LR61 RFE safe to buy?

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